Sheep

Publication date: Jan. 27, 2023

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Greg J. Bishop-HurleyPostdoctoral research associate, AgronomyRobert L. KallenbachState Forage SpecialistForages are the foundation of a successful grazing operation. Forage selection should take into account annual forage yield, plant persistence, ...

Publication date: Oct. 12, 2022

This ewe flock budget shows economic cost and return estimates for a forage based production system birthing lambs in the spring and raising them on pasture until early winter, targeting holiday markets. Farmers are encouraged to modify this budget ...

Publication date: Oct. 12, 2022

The sheep budget is designed to reflect the economic costs and returns of a 50 ewe, winter lambing flock (December/January) with lambs marketed between 60 to 70 pounds in April/May. This management system takes advantage of expected seasonally high ...

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Eric Bailey, Beef Extension SpecialistJoe Horner, Agricultural Economics SpecialistRobert Kallenbach, Forage Production and Management SpecialistRay Massey, Agricultural Economics SpecialistCraig Roberts, Agronomy SpecialistPeter Scharf, Agronomy ...

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Jennifer Lutes, Field Specialist in Agricultural BusinessKyle Whittaker, County Engagement Specialist in Agriculture and EnvironmentEric Meusch, Field Specialist in LivestockRachel Hopkins, County Engagement Specialist in Agriculture and ...

Publication date: April 15, 2022

Reviewed by Joseph ZulovichDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringCharles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringFigure 1. Stock tank and bulkhead cribbing ready for backfill.A constant supply of clean fresh water is essential to an efficient ...